Support Worker

Creative Support Ltd; Heysham; On-site; GBP 14,092 - 20,071; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Probationary bonus

Pension contributions

28 days Annual Leave

Company paid enhanced DBS

Full training provided

Job summary

Join a passionate and inclusive organization dedicated to supporting individuals with learning disabilities or autism. As a Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the lives of tenants across supported living services. Your responsibilities will include promoting independence, fostering community connections, and creating high-quality support plans. This role offers both full-time and part-time contracts with flexible hours, providing an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your community. With comprehensive training and a supportive environment, this position is perfect for those who are committed to making a difference in people's lives.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals with learning disabilities or autism is valued.
• Strong work ethic and ability to contribute positively to a team.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with service users and families to enhance health and wellbeing.
• Help individuals maintain tenancies and develop independent living skills.

Skills

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Team collaboration

Positive attitude

Commitment

Education

QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care (opportunity to work towards)

Tools

Driving license

Job description

Up to £12.40 per hour from 01 April 2025

Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester

Full-Time/Part-Time

Job Overview

We are looking to hire Support Workers to assist tenants with learning disabilities or autism in leading excellent quality lives across our supported living services in Ashton-under-Lyne and Stalybridge.

Responsibilities

1. Collaborate with service users, their families, and their support networks to enhance health and wellbeing.
2. Promote independence and foster community connections.
3. Help individuals lead fulfilling lives, maintain tenancies, and develop independent living skills.
4. Act as a Key Worker to assist people in achieving their dreams and goals.
5. Create high-quality support plans.

Qualifications

While we highly value experience in supporting individuals with learning disabilities or autism, prior experience is not necessary if you can demonstrate a positive attitude, person-centered values, energy, and commitment. You will need:

1. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
2. A strong work ethic and sense of duty.
3. The ability to contribute positively to a team.

Contract Details

Our services offer full-time contracts of 37.5 hours per week or part-time contracts with a minimum of 15 hours per week, worked on a flexible rota. The ability to work independently and use your initiative is crucial for this role.

A valid driving license and access to a car (or other vehicle) is essential, and a mileage allowance is provided.

Vacancy Reference Number: 77584

Application Process

Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number. We do not accept CVs as a method of application.

Completed Application Forms must be submitted to our Head Office address (below) or emailed to be considered for the vacancy. If you have not received a response to your application within 10 working days of the closing date, please accept this as notification of an unsuccessful application. Unsuccessful applicants must wait 6 months before reapplying.

Recruitment Department, Creative Support Ltd, Wellington House, 131 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3TS

Benefits

Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual Leave, and company paid enhanced DBS.

We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization – Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold award.

Applications are reviewed as they are received, and we can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK – This post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme, and we are unable to accept applicants with Skilled Worker Visas.